Tarot Card of the Week: Dec. 22-28

The Eight of WandsThe earth has grown old with its burden of careBut at Christmas it always is young,The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fairAnd its soul full of music breaks the air,When the song of angels is sung.— Philip Brooks Another visit from the Eight of Wands, which we’ve had several times … Read more

Tarot Card of the Week: February 1-7

All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone. — Blaise Pascal Now, in the week of Imbolc, a time of introspection, dedication and initiation, we receive our second ever visit from the Hermit. The Hermit is a powerful card about going within oneself, and listening deeply regarding the … Read more

The Zen Hermit

This “guest post” is from one of my favorite bloggers, Leo Babauta, of Zen Habits. In his post today he recommends that folks new to his blog check out “The Beginners Guide to Zen Habits,” which is a compilation of some of most illuminating posts since he began, back in 2007. This one seems particularly … Read more

Saturday Slow Time

A Blessing for One Who is ExhaustedJohn O’Donohue (1954 – 2008) When the rhythm of the heart becomes hectic,Time takes on the strain until it breaks;Then all the unattended stress falls inOn the mind like an endless, increasing weight, The light in the mind becomes dim.Things you could take in your stride beforeNow become laborsome … Read more

Welcome Back!

Song of Life © Cynthia MadridI believe in Michelangelo, Velazquez, and Rembrandt; in the might of design, the mystery of colour, the redemption of all things by Beauty everlasting, and the message of Art that has made these hands blessed:Amen. Amen. — George Bernard Shaw Welcome back! How are you? How was your week? What … Read more